Following the terror attack in London last night, which has left seven dead and at least 48 injured, the benefit concert headlined by Ariana Grande and scheduled for tonight in Manchester — itself following a deadly suicide bombing at a Grande concert in that town two weeks ago — will go on “with greater purpose,” Grande’s manager Scooter Braun said this morning. In a statement, Braun said of the victims and those affected, “We plan to honor them with courage, bravery and defiance in the face of fear.” See below for the full statement.

Grande last night tweeted she was “praying for London.” Today, Braun released the following:

“After the events last night in London, and those in Manchester just two weeks ago, we feel a sense of responsibility to honor those lost, injured, and affected.

“We plan to honor them with courage, bravery, and defiance in the face of fear. Today’s One Love Manchester benefit concert will not only continue, but will do so with greater purpose.

“We must not be afraid and in tribute to all those affected here and around the world, we will bring our voices together and sing loudly. I am pleased to say we have the full support of Greater Manchester Police and the government and are assured the safety of all those attending is the highest priority.

“All artists involved have been unwavering in their support this morning and are determined to carry on with the show. We ask the strong city of Manchester and the world to join us in making the statement that hatred and fear will never win. Today we stand together. Thank you.”

Greater Manchester Police said this morning that there will be additional security in place and that “everyone will be searched, including bags.”

All proceeds from the international distribution of TV rights for One Love Manchester will go towards the “We Love Manchester Emergency Fund,” set up by Manchester City Council in partnership with the British Red Cross.

MTV’s digital platform will also join Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in streaming the event live.

3 Comments

Ralston Pruitt • on Jun 4, 2017 4:29 am

“Carry On” UK.

Maggie Frair • on Jun 4, 2017 6:32 am

Hope there’s a fence around the venue….no one allowed to take anything in…..security within a mile surrounding the venue….since it is to be broadcast worldwide, this is tremendous exposure for evil to rear its ugly head….God be with all these people…keep them safe.

• on Jun 4, 2017 7:01 am

I feel bad for the police and emergency workers . They are probably still trying to wrap their heads around the terror attack just a couple weeks ago. It’s a little too soon for another concert.